“Can’t Forget Karina?” Lee Jae Wook’s Song Choices on First Variety Show After Breakup

On August 30th, Lee Jae Wook made an appearance on KBS2’s “The Seasons – Zico’s Artist” and wowed the audience with his remarkable singing abilities, which were on par with those of seasoned performers.

During an interview, the show’s host Zico shared that he personally extended an invitation to Lee Jae Wook to appear on the show. He recalled seeing Lee Jae Wook in a casual setting and being struck by his height and good looks. Additionally, he was impressed by Lee Jae Wook’s singing ability when he heard him humming a song. Without hesitation, Zico invited him on the spot to appear on the show.

Lee Jae Wook, who humorously shared that he was a member of a hip-hop club in high school, admitted, “I used to give off a tough and angry image. It seemed cool at the time, but looking back, it’s embarrassing. I even wrote songs like ‘Gang’ and ‘Killer’ for practice.”

For his debut performance, Lee Jae Wook chose Primary’s “Johnny”. During the warm-up duet with Zico, when Zico asked “Do you know Jae Wook?”, Lee Jae Wook quickly replied with “The one who acts well?”in a clever manner, instantly increasing the energy in the room. At the climax of the song, Lee Jae Wook delivered the line “I’m lonely”with intense emotion, capturing the audience’s attention.

After delivering a flawless solo performance, Lee Jae Wook chose to showcase his talent with Parc Jae Jung’s “Let’s Say Goodbye”. His stable high notes and heartfelt expression of the song’s emotions were executed with perfection, almost as if he were a professional singer. Zico revealed that this was the same song Lee Jae Wook was humming when he first scouted him, building up anticipation from the audience. Lee Jae Wook then explained that he specifically chose this song as he plans to enlist in the military next year and wishes to be active before his departure.

After the broadcast, Lee Jae Wook’s performance was met with overwhelming praise, with some even suggesting that he should pursue a career as a singer. Speculation arose among viewers that his song choices may have been influenced by his ex-girlfriend Karina. In February, Lee Jae Wook confirmed their relationship, sparking global interest. The couple first crossed paths at a luxury brand’s collection event in January, where Lee Jae Wook reportedly fell head over heels for Karina and they began dating. However, their romance was met with criticism, particularly from Karina’s fans, resulting in their split just five weeks later.

The source of this information can be found on Naver’s rankings article at https://m.entertain.naver.com/ranking/article/076/0004187615.